Heritage week takes place from the 16th to the 24th of August, and with a wide range of events taking place across all of our library branches, there's something for everyone! More events and details will become available closer to Heritage week 2025.
North Clondalkin Library
Heritage week - ‘ A history of the Irish Defence forces within the United Nations Peacekeeping’
Saturday 16th of August, 12:00-13:00
North Clondalkin Library, 1 Liscarne Cl, Rowlagh, Dublin, D22 E2Y2
Booking available on North Clondalkin's Spydus closer to the date
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H&H week - Knight for Hire - History show from Rome to modern weapons
From knights to modern armour including the Vikings in Ireland, featuring artifacts, weapons, and costumes that the audience can see! Fun for all the family!
Saturday 16th of August, 14:00-15:00
North Clondalkin Library, 1 Liscarne Cl, Rowlagh, Dublin, D22 E2Y2
Booking available on North Clondalkin's Spydus closer to the date
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Bus Trip and guided tour of Clondalkin Round Tower
Tuesday 19th August 2025, 10:00-13:00
North Clondalkin Library, 1 Liscarne Cl, Rowlagh, Dublin, D22 E2Y2
Adult only event, Booking available on North Clondalkin's Spydus closer to the date
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D-Day Military Landings and the Irish contribution with Paul McDonald
Wednesday 20th August, 19:00-20:00
North Clondalkin Library, 1 Liscarne Cl, Rowlagh, Dublin, D22 E2Y2
Booking available on North Clondalkin's Spydus closer to the date
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Heritage week - Chemistry & the Celts Show with Science2Life
Thursday 21st of August, 14:30-15:30
North Clondalkin Library, 1 Liscarne Cl, Rowlagh, Dublin, D22 E2Y2
Children's event, Booking available on North Clondalkin's Spydus closer to the date
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Heritage Week - Irish ballads music session
Thursday 21st of August, 10:30-12:00
North Clondalkin Library, 1 Liscarne Cl, Rowlagh, Dublin, D22 E2Y2
Booking available on North Clondalkin's Spydus closer to the date
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STEAM Session: Laser Cut Workshop - Ogham Art for Adults
Thursday 21st of August, 11am - 12pm
North Clondalkin Library, 1 Liscarne Cl, Rowlagh, Dublin, D22 E2Y2
Adults event, booking available on North Clondalkin's Spydus closer to the date
Lucan Library
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Celtic Mosaic Workshop with Martina Kirwan
Wednesday 20th of August, 11am - 1pm
Lucan Library, Lucan Shopping Centre, Newcastle Road, Lucan, Dublin, K78 V295
Booking essential, tickets available on Lucan Library's Eventbrite from August 13th.
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Arthur Griffith & Michael Collins: One Forgotten, One Remembered. Talk by Liz Gillis and Cathy Scuffil
Thursday 21st of August, 7pm
Lucan Library, Lucan Shopping Centre, Newcastle Road, Lucan, Dublin, K78 V295
Booking essential, tickets available on Lucan Library's Eventbrite from August 7th.
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Introduction to Crochet with Schneider Gwei
Saturday 16th and 23rd of August, 1pm - 3pm
Lucan Library, Lucan Shopping Centre, Newcastle Road, Lucan, Dublin, K78 V295
Suitable for children ages 9+ and children must attend both sessions
Booking essential, tickets available on Lucan Library's Eventbrite from August 9th.
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County Library, Tallaght
Heritage Week Storytime and Craft
Join us for a special Heritage Week storytime and craft with library staff.
Tuesday 19th of August, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
County Library, Parthalán Place, Tallaght, Dublin D24 TNP8
Suitable for children aged 3-6 years, no booking required!
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Explore the Online Irish Newspaper Archive
This Heritage Week explore the Irish Newspaper Archive, online at your local library! Curious about what was happening on this day, 100 years ago? Enjoy a tea/coffee while you browse or search in national and local newspapers. Library staff will be on hand to help you get started. No booking required.
Tuesday 19th of August, 10:30am - 12:30pm
County Library, Parthalán Place, Tallaght, Dublin D24 TNP8
Suitable for adults, no booking required!
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Chemistry and the Celts with Scientific Sue
Join Scientific Sue for a Journey Through Time with "Chemistry and the Celts"!
Tuesday 19th of August, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
County Library, Parthalán Place, Tallaght, Dublin D24 TNP8
Suitable for all ages, booking to be confirmed.
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Tallaght Postal History and Memorabilia: A Talk by John Mullen
A talk to accompany the Tallaght Postal History exhibiton by John Mullen in Tallaght Library. Photos and memorabilia from 1820s showcasing the postal history of Tallaght will be on display in the library from August 11th to 23rd.
Wednesday 20th of August, 6pm
County Library, Parthalán Place, Tallaght, Dublin D24 TNP8
Suitable for all ages, no booking required.
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Family History One-to-One Clinics
If you are interested in your family tree or want to get advice on how to start, here is your chance to book a one-to-one session with genealogist Ita O’Boyle. Spaces are limited and booking is essential.
23rd of August, 10am - 4pm
County Library, Parthalán Place, Tallaght, Dublin D24 TNP8
Suitable for adults, Phone Tallaght Library on 01-4620073 to book a place.
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Introduction to Family History with Eneclann
Join Fiona Fitzsimons from Eneclann for a 90-minute workshop on family history and genealogy. The session concludes with a Q&A on local history sources and DNA.
23rd of August, 2:30pm - 4pm
County Library, Parthalán Place, Tallaght, Dublin D24 TNP8
Suitable for adults, booking available on Tallaght Library's Eventbrite
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Meet the Maker: Irish Crochet Lace Revival Group
Meet the makers of the exhibition 'A Place in My Heart' by the Irish Crochet Lace revivial group. It is a fusion of traditional and modern crochet lace taking a simple household decorative item and bringing it into the 21st century.
23rd of August, 10am - 1pm
County Library, Parthalán Place, Tallaght, Dublin D24 TNP8
Suitable for all ages, no booking required!
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Exhibitions;
Tallaght Postal History and Memorabilia by John Mullen
Learn more about Tallaght through its postal history. Photos and memorabilia from the 1820s on will be on display in this exhibition by John Mullen. In addition, there will be a talk about the exhibition on August 20th.
11/08/2025 - 23/08/2025, See Library Opening Times
County Library, Parthalán Place, Tallaght, Dublin D24 TNP8
Suitable for all ages, no booking required!
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A Place in My Heart by the Irish Crochet Lace Revival Group
A Place in My Heart is a fusion of traditional and modern crochet lace taking a simple household decorative item and bringing it into the 21st century. In addition, on Saturday 23rd, the Irish Crochet Lace Revival Group will have an extra display and a Meet the Maker session in the Library from 10am till 1pm.
16/08/2025 - 23/08/2025, See Library Opening Times
County Library, Parthalán Place, Tallaght, Dublin D24 TNP8
Suitable for all ages, no booking required!
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Castletymon
Knight for Hire
Join us during Heritage week for an educational and fun demonstration and interaction of medieval life, food, dress and daily life. See how weapons and armour were used from Roman times, the time of the Knights, the Viking raids and more – The knight for Hire.
Saturday 16th of August, 11am
Castletymon Library, Castletymon Road, Castletymon, Dublin 24 D24 EC1X
Suitable for ages 7+, for booking please click here.
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Ireland's Curious Places with Michael Fewer
Join author Michael Fewer as he takes you through Ireland's hidden gems.
Wednesday 20th of August, 6:30pm
Castletymon Library, Castletymon Road, Castletymon, Dublin 24 D24 EC1X
Suitable for adults, for booking please click here.
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Exhibitions
Daniel O'Connell 250th Birthday Exhibition by John Mullen
An exhibition by John Mullen celebrating Daniel O'Connell on his 250th birthday
6th - 30th August, See Library Opening Times
No booking required!
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Ballyroan Library
Viking Age Family Workshop for Heritage Week
Join archeologist Dave Swift to learn all about the Vikings from the first recorded raid in 795 to the final Irish Viking battle in 1171. You'll even get a close look at Viking clothes and accessories!
Wednesday 20th of August
Available at the following times: 11am, 12:15pm, 2pm, 3:15pm
Ballyroan Library, Orchardstown Avenue, Rathfarnham, Dublin D14 VY33
Suitable for ages 8+, for booking please click on the desired time above.
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Chemistry and the Celts
Join Scientific Sue for a Journey Through Time with "Chemistry and the Celts"!
Step back into the Iron Age and immerse yourself in the world of the Irish Celts with Scientific Sue’s innovative science show, "Chemistry and the Celts." Designed for both family and school audiences, this dynamic performance will captivate and educate young minds through the magical lens of chemistry and history.
Wednesday 20th of August, 2:30pm
Ballyroan Library, Orchardstown Avenue, Rathfarnham, Dublin D14 VY33
Suitable for all ages, for booking please click here.
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History of the Irish language - The demise of the Bardic Schools
Join Garry Bannister for this fascinating history of the Irish language, chronicling the impact of the Plantations on the Irish language
Tuesday the 19th of August, 6:30pm
Ballyroan Library, Orchardstown Avenue, Rathfarnham, Dublin D14 VY33
Suitable for adults, for booking please click here.
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Ceol an tSamhraidh
Join us for a traditional music session with members from Craobh Naithí, the local branch of Comhaltas Ceoiltóirí Éireann
Wednesday 20th of August, 6:30pm
Ballyroan Library, Orchardstown Avenue, Rathfarnham, Dublin D14 VY33
Suitable for all ages, no booking required!
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Ireland's Curious Places with Michael Fewer
Join Michael Fewer for this talk on his most recent book, a captivating guide to some of our island's most curious, intriguing and quirky locations.
Tuesday 26th of August, 6:30pm
Ballyroan Library, Orchardstown Avenue, Rathfarnham, Dublin D14 VY33
Suitable for adults, for booking please click here.
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Exhibitions
Ireland from Maps
Drop in to Ireland to view the exhibition 'Ireland from Maps' on loans from the National Library of Ireland. The NLI has an extensive collection of maps including some of the earliest maps of Ireland. Ireland from Maps uses some of these documents to look at some of the ways Ireland has been depicted through the ages.
16/08/2025, See Library Opening Times
No Booking Required
South Dublin Mobiles
The Big Dig with the School of Irish Archaeology
Join South Dublin Mobile Libraries and the School of Irish Archaeology for the Big Dig at Rathfarnham Castle
Friday the 15th of August, 11am - 3pm
Rathfarnham Castle, Grange Road, Rathfarnham, D14 K3t6
For Booking please click here.